ZIP Code 27981, NC
Living in 27981
Bikeability
5
Walkability
1
Commute
89
Public Transit
13
Affordability
67
Public Safety
89
Airports
16
Hospitals
59
Colleges
20
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
6
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
1.7k
Population
-35 (2010–19)
43 y
Median Age
-1 (2010–19)
19%
College-Educated
+5% (2010–19)
71%
Family Households
+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years30%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%
Diversity
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino10%
Education
Less than high school4%
High school graduate44%
Some College33%
Bachelor's degree17%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone1%
Economy
$56k
Median Household Income
-$13k (2010–19)
93%
Above Poverty
+5% (2010–19)
20 mi
Average Commute
86%
Lived Here Last Year
-7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K17%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K23%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K19%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government3%
Private sector74%
Self-employed12%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance21%
Factory and transportation22%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Sales and office26%
Service13%
Commute
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle1%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$218k
Median Home Value
+$18k (2010–19)
11%
Built 2000 or Later
$861
Median Monthly Rent
+$52 (2010–19)
51%
Owner-Occupied
-18% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached72%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199910%
Built 1980 to 198936%
Built 1970 to 197910%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19593%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier17%
Home Value
Less than $50K5%
$50K to $99K1%
$100K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K29%
$200K to $249K28%
$250K to $299K14%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity82%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas15%
Utility gas2%
Crime
Violent Crime in 27981
United States45
North Carolina20
Dare County14
Property Crime in 27981
United States48
North Carolina30
Dare County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (31%)(66%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump73%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | 4 | 1 |
| Feb | 44 | 3 | 1 |
| Mar | 51 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 60 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 78 | 6 | 0 |
| Sep | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Oct | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 45 | 3 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in 27981
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding16
Tornado18
Coastal Flooding34
Hurricane Force Winds7
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near ZIP Code 27981, NC
Private Schools
Private Schools near ZIP Code 27981, NC
Wanchese Christian Academy
1 miles, SE
Heron Pond Montessori School
15 miles, N
Jarvisburg Christian Academy
27 miles, NW
Foreshadow Academy
40 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near ZIP Code 27981, NC
Elizabeth City State University
44 miles, NW
Mid-Atlantic Christian University
45 miles, NW
Sentara College of Health Sciences
72 miles, NW
Regent University
72 miles, NW
Hospitals
Hospitals near ZIP Code 27981, NC
The Outer Banks Hospital, Inc
6 miles, N
Sentara Albemarle Medical Center
46 miles, NW
Vidant Chowan Hospital
56 miles, W
Washington County Hosp Inc
63 miles, W
Airports
Airports near ZIP Code 27981, NC
Norfolk International Airport
79 miles, NW
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport
96 miles, SW
Pitt-Greenville Airport
99 miles, W
Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport
100 miles, NW